Waxworks (1924): cast, story & where to watch
1924 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1924, Waxworks is a fantasy, drama and horror film directed by Paul Leni, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. A poet is hired by the owner of a wax museum in a circus to write tales about Harun al Raschid, Ivan the Terrible and Jack the Ripper. While writing, the poet and the daughter of the owner, Eva, fantasize the fantastic stories and fall in love for each other.
Who’s in it. Waxworks stars Emil Jannings as Harun al Raschid, Conrad Veidt as Ivan the Terrible, William Dieterle as The Poet / Assad the Baker / Russian Prince and Werner Krauß as Jack the Ripper / Spring-Heeled Jack, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Waxworks has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Waxworks page.
If you liked it. Fans of Waxworks tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Waxworks (1924)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Waxworks change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Waxworks worth watching?
- Waxworks holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Waxworks?
- Waxworks stars Emil Jannings, Conrad Veidt, William Dieterle, Werner Krauß and Olga Belajeff.
- When was Waxworks released?
- Waxworks was released in 1924, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.